Resolución de un caso clínico de paciente con anemia falciforme

Abstract

Sickle cell anemia is a disease that focuses on the malformation of the red blood cells where they are found as rigid, distorted and fragile cells, which do not fulfill the proper function of transporting oxygen, since the capacity of their sickle shape and time of life they will not allow it. The symptoms that can present generally are skin paleness, excessive fatigue, weight loss and in some cases pictures of jaundice. The following study tries to relate the clinical data of the patient with sickle cell anemia. The methodology for the resolution of this clinical case is descriptive, based on the compilation of scientific articles, in which it is concluded that the changes in the morphology that these red blood cells present, as well as the substitution of glutamic acid in the beta chain of Hb at codon 6 allows us to identify sickle cell anemia. Likewise, the treatment recommended by the FDA promotes the use of L-glutamine and hydroxyurea, accompanied by the supply of folic acid as a therapeutic option for these patients.